European ski-in, ski-out hotels: four of the best

Yellowstone Ski Lodge

Sainte Foy Tarentaise, France

While it is more commonly taken in its entirety as an exclusive-use chalet,
the supremely chic Yellowstone Ski Lodge, which sleeps 12 adults and three
children, is also available hotel-style, by the room. Because it is only 30
seconds from the ski lift in the idyllic Tarentaise village of Sainte Foy,
it is easy to forget that the party town of Val d’Isere is just above it.
You can dip in and out with ease, but those who stay at Yellowstone tend to
gravitate towards their own beautiful lodgings – a temple to serious
lounging, with its soft woollen sofas, wood-burning fires and outdoor hot
tub. The bedrooms are all ensuite, with deep, luxurious baths and iPod
docks. Pick up tips from the resident chef as he rustles up exquisite
gourmet meals in the open-plan kitchen (don’t miss the tarte au citron) or
just lie around by the fire sipping wine. Should you want to venture out,
there is always the lively locals’ bar at nearby Hotel Le Monal.

Doubles from £566 pp per week, or you can take the lodge in its entirety
for £8,500 (020-3058 1234; yellowstoneskilodge.co.uk).